Overview
At our Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for civil and military aircraft. We are seeking a CAM Engineer to join our Components Business - Machining team, where we undertake the manufacture of metallic aircraft components using processes such as 4/5 axis milling to produce hard and soft metal components. The successful applicant will work a 4.5 day week, including flexi-time in a full-time permanent capacity, equating to a 35 hour week as part of a small team of Manufacturing Engineers.
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for process & solution within our automated machining area
* Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite
* Provide technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production; resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality
* Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the goal of improving efficiency, product quality and reducing non-conforming parts
* Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensure compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
* Develop technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers
* Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production
* Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances
* Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external customers and co-workers
* Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives
* Usage of Catia v5 CAM and Vericut within a manufacturing environment
* HNC/ONC in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience in multi-axis NC programming
* Ability to read and understand engineering/manufacturing drawings and technical documents
* Experience using IT packages such as MS Office
Desirable
* Knowledge of, and ability to use and implement LEAN tools and techniques
* Experience using SAP or similar business software
About Us / Benefits
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Industry Leading Pension Scheme; company matches contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis
* Life Assurance 8 x salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Flexible working hours & half day finish on Friday
* Income protection
* Shopping discounts
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
* A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business; once you're on board you never know where your career journey may take you. We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working. Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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